Here is the traditional Burns' song for midnight on Hogmanay or to mark a major farewell. Words which may need some explanation are defined at the end and there is also a full "translation" into modern English below.

You can also access an MP3 Format> (1.3Mb) version of this song by Kenneth McKellar.

Auld Lang Syne

Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And auld lang syne!